July 28, 2018

NEW BLOG LOOK + UPDATED ABOUT PAGE || I TURNED 18


Do you see anything different? Yep! I changed my blog around. Not too much. I just changed the header, my picture, and added a few things on the sidebar. So it's not THAT different, but I still like it :)

This was before




And this is after!



I also updated my about page. So make sure to go check that out. It's kinda long, so if you read through the whole thing, yay for you! ;)

I've been wanting to change my blog around for quite a while, but I was waiting (don't ask me why???) until I turned 18. I guess it was kind of a birthday present to myself? I don't know. But anyway, I finally changed it. What do you think?


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And yes, I'm 18 now! Some of my best friends came and stayed a week with us for my birthday. It went by so fast and I'm sad it's over, but I had such a good time with them and we made so many good memories together :)
Also, on my birthday I went and got my drivers license. I was so nervous but I passed the road test. The lady who gave me the test said I am an excellent driver and I had nothing to be nervous about. I'm so happy that it's over and I'm so happy that I am officially a licensed driver :D


July 22, 2018

WHY WRITING LETTERS IS BETTER THAN EMAIL


Recently (as in a few months ago) I started writing letters to some friends. I’m currently pen pals with four girls (two of which are from other countries) and I have to say that I LOVE writing letters. It’s become a hobby. There are so many reasons why I think writing letters is better than emailing. Here are just a few :)


REASONS WRITING LETTERS IS BETTER THAN EMAILING

  • You get an adorable envelope that the person created just for you.
  • Letters are more personalized. People leave their own personal touch on them.
  • It's so much more fun getting a letter in the mail than an email in your inbox.
  • You can send a wonderful surprise!  (MORE ON THIS LATER)
  • You get to see the persons handwriting.
  • And you get to practice your own handwriting.
  • You get to hold it in your hands and cherish it forever
  • They can never be accidentally deleted.


And remember when I said something about the "surprise" in the envelope? Well now let's talk about that.
Whenever I write a letter, I try and put a little something special in with the letter. Here are some ideas on that.

  • a pressed flower
  • a postcard
  • a sticker
  • a recipe
  • a photo
  • inspirational quotes
  • lyrics to a favorite song
  • a key chain
  • candy & gum
  • stationary
  • sticky notes
  • coloring pages or little puzzles (ex. crossword, word search, etc.)
  • maps
  • garden seed packets
  • book marks
  • tea bags
  • a get-to-know-you question form
  • magnets
  • mail tag

There you have some ideas for a little something special to put in your pen-pal's envelope.


So yes, letter writing IS better than emailing. Do I hear an amen? xD

So now, you should go write a letter. You can write a letter to your best friend, or your sister, your grandparents, or maybe even an elderly person in the nursing home. You’ll realize just how much it is!



Do you like emailing or writing letters better? When was the last time that you wrote a letter? Are you pen-pals with anybody? What is something special YOU think would be neat to add to a letter? Can you think of any other reasons why writing letters is better than emailing?





July 14, 2018

BABY NAME CHALLENGE || TAG




Daminika tagged me for this fun tag!!!! Thanks SO MUCH for tagging me!!!<33 p="">

THE RULES


 Answer the questions
Tag three friends.
 

1.WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE BOY AND GIRL NAMES FROM THE TOP 100 OF THE YEAR?

 boy - Aaron (#89)
 girl - Heidi (#79)

 

2. WHAT ARE YOUR LEAST FAVORITE BOY AND GIRL NAMES FROM THE TOP 100 OF THE YEAR?

 
 boy - Reggie (#35)
 girl - Poppy (#11)

 

3. IF YOU HAVE TWINS, WHAT WOULD YOU NAME THEM?

 
 boy + boy - Jonas and Judah
 boy + girl - Levi and Lauren
 girl + girl - Heidi and Caroline

 

 

4. IF YOU COULD CHANGE YOUR NAME TO ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE IT TO?

 
This is REALLY hard. Lets go with Erin :)
 
 


 5. IF YOU HAD FOUR CHILDREN, ANY SEX, ALL WITH THE SAME LETTER, WHAT WOULD THEIR NAMES BE?

boy - Jonas
boy - Judah
boy - Jadon
girl - Joanna
 

6. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL INSPIRED NAME?

 
boy - Colt
girl - Fawn
 
 
I really don't like any of these names ;)
 


7. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR INSPIRED NAME?

 
 
boy - Cole
girl - Teal
 

 

8. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE FAVORITE BOY NAMES?

 
 
I have so many so this is hard.
 
1. Jonas
2. Aaron
3. Seth
 
 

9. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE FAVORITE GIRL NAMES?

 



 1. Heidi
2. Caroline
3. Lauren
 
 

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MONTH INSPIRED NAME?

 
boy - August
girl - May
 
 
(I don't really like any of these, so yeah xD)
 
 

11. CHOOSE A NAME FROM A MOVIE

 
boy - Judah || Ben Hur
girl - Jo || Little Women
 
 

12. CHOOSE A NAME THAT IS ALREADY IN YOUR FAMILY

 
 
boy - Levi || my nephew
girl - Carolyn || my Mama
 
 

13. CHOOSE A NAME FROM A BOOK

 
boy - Marucs || The Guardian by Dee Henderson
girl - Evie || Traces Of Guilt By Dee Henderson (i've actually never read this book before)
 
 
 
 That was A LOT of fun!!!! So now it's your turn :)

I TAG

 
Sarah Margaret || the introverted extrovert
 
 
 
Thanks again for tagging me, Daminika!!!! It was so much fun!!!!
 
 
 


July 7, 2018

BOOK REVIEW || A QUESTION OF COURAGE BY JESSECA WHEATON

 

 DISCLAIMER: I read A Question Of Courage by Jesseca Wheaton in exchange for my honest opinions.

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A Question Of Courage
Author: Jesseca Wheaton
5 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
 
 

 

SUMMARY

 
 
A man. A decision. A destiny.

Rafe Sullivan never imagined the war would come to his doorstep. But when Pearl Harbor is attacked and America's focus suddenly shifts to the pacific, he finds he can't ignore the problem anymore.
Leaving the life he loves behind, he joins up to do what he does best. Fly.
Yet, nothing could have prepared him for the horrors of war, and the struggle that is going on in his own heart. As an outstanding navy pilot, he is stationed on one of the few Pacific carriers. But could God be calling him to step out in faith, and go beyond the call of duty?

Lily Wilson gives her all to help the hurting community around her. With the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the war is brought home to many American families. And as a nurse, she longs to be able to relive some of the suffering. Yet, her own grief is still fresh in her heart, and though she's made the decision to get on with her life, she can't seem to leave the past behind. When healing at last comes, the guard she placed around her heart slowly begins to crumble.
But when she receives the news she hoped she would never again hear, can she trust that God’s plan is always right?

Arthur Warrington saw the Navy as an escape from the life he left behind. And it seems good for him. He is able to forge new friendships and distance himself from his past. But when his best friend makes a decision that rocks his world, he is left grappling with the question: what is true courage?

Three lives. One War. And a search for the Courage to go on.


 

MY REVIEW

A Question of Courage is the second book in the Questions of War series. I loved the first book so much, so I was so excited to read book two. So let me just say this. I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!! Everything about it was amazing! The characters, the story line, EVERYTHING!
So at first I wasn't sure if I was going to like having Rafe as a main character. I mean, he's David's brother (so he's not going to be that bad), but I had decided that David was my all time favorite character in the first book. But Rafe was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! He was funny, godly, sweet, brave, and I just loved him so much. So although I still like David a lot, I like Rafe more :)
Lily is so sweet and I loved to read about her continuing journey after what happened in book one.
Art, Elaine, David, Little Gil, and Joy were all amazing too.
All of the characters seem so real. They are all so sweet and its so sad to see them going through the horrors of the war. And I love the little mention of Erich at the very end of the book! I hope he's in book three! (why do I like this bad guy so much?)
And I loved the OZ guys ;)
 
I loved the humor in the book to help balance out the sadness. Jesseca did a wonderful job with that and she actually had me laughing out loud in some parts! :D
There's also some pretty serious parts in the book that almost brought me to the verge of tears.
 
I love Jesseca's writing style. It's very easy to understand but the way Jesseca writes makes everything come to life. And I loved how realistic she made the war. She did a great job of showing the bad and the good.
You can definitely tell that Jesseca did her research. Especially with those war scenes. 
 
I don't have anything negative to say about it. *non nod*
 
So yes. This story is absolutely beautiful and I HIGHLY recommend A Question Of Courage. It's definitely worth 5 stars. Maybe even more.
So go buy this book now. You won't be disappointed.
 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Thank you SO MUCH, Jesseca for letting me read this book! I loved it! Can't wait to read book three!!
 
Have YOU ever read A Question Of Courage? If not then you should go buy it. You wont be disappointed. Did you enjoy my review? What book are you currently reading? Go check out Jesseca's blog and give it a follow :)
 


 

 



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